As the only dentist in St. Louis accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Mike Frith is the choice of anyone who appreciates the difference a first-class smile can make in a life.

Dr. Frith began his career with a D.D.S Dental Degree from the University of Iowa in 1979. In order to serve his patients and community better, Dr. Frith furthered his education with Orthodontics Training from 1983-84, to keep up on the most current developments, from 1997-98. From 1988 to 2001, he devoted himself to learning the latest treatments for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, one of the most common afflictions plaguing Americans today.

Dr. Frith has remained on top of the latest styles and techniques of modern cosmetic dentistry. His cosmetic dentistry credentials include:

• Intensive Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry, 1995-2001
• Invisalign Training, 2001
• Implant Placement & Restoration, 2001
• Laser Dentistry, 2001
• BriteSmile Provider, 2000
• ZOOM Whitening, 2002
• AcquaBrite 2006

In recognition of his skill and education, Dr. Frith was accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2000. Less than 1% of the top dentists in America are accepted into this prestigious organization. Membership assures patients that their dentist is one of the best in the country, and indeed, the world.

As Dr. Frith says, "Being St. Louis' only accredited dentist gives patients confidence. Accreditation by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry sets the very highest standard in cosmetic dentistry. Patients feel comfortable knowing their dentist has achieved excellence in virtually every type of cosmetic case."

Accreditation also "allows a good cosmetic dentist to become a great one. The process has taught me to create smiles that are both attractive and natural-looking. I understand the many elements that make up a great smile and how to put them together to create a masterpiece."

In addition to accreditation from the AACD, Dr. Frith is a member of the American Dental Association, the International Association of Orthodontics, the Academy of General Dentistry, and has served as Clinical Instructor at the Aesthetic Advantage Center, New York and as President of the West County District of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society in 1995.

Dr. Frith offers a wide array of cosmetic and restorative procedures at his Masterpiece Family Dental Practice in St. Louis. Some of the more popular ones include:

• AcquaBrite
• Takes years of wear, drinking, eating, and smoking off the surface of your teeth
• Eliminates the sensitivity and pain associated with older, less sophisticated and more time consuming whitening processes
• Invisalign
• Can correct a number of orthodontic problems with its unique and barely noticeable clear tooth alignment system
• Tooth Restoration
• Chips
• Cracks
• Gaps
• Reshaping/Resizing
• Repairing crooked smiles
• Bite problems
• Gum Reshaping
• Veneers
• Orthodontics
• Dental Implants
• Jaw Joint Correction such as TMJ therapy and procedures
• Laser Dentistry
• Complex Comprehensive Care to meet virtually any dental, orthodontic, or cosmetic need

Perhaps Dr. Frith sums up his philosophy on cosmetic dentistry when he says, "A smile is a reflection of who you are. Improving it often means a better self image, even the confidence to become more successful - in your career or personal life."

Dr. Frith is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (www.AACD.com)